About the Emerging Local Plan Examination Find out how the Local Plan was examined. Inspector's Report Read the Inspector’s findings on the Local Plan. Section 2 examination View information about the Section 2 examination. Latest announcements Read the latest updates about the examination. Main modifications consultation View the consultation on proposed changes to the plan. Documents requested and accepted by the Inspector View documents requested or accepted during the examination. Section 2 matters, issues and questions Read the Inspector’s questions for the Section 2 examination. Section 2 hearing statements (Colchester City Council) View the Council’s hearing statements. Section 2 hearing statements (Third Party) View hearing statements from other organisations and individuals. Section 2 hearing timetables View the timetable for Section 2 hearing sessions. Examination correspondence and notifications View correspondence and notifications from the examination. Representations to Publication Draft Consultation 2017 View comments received during the 2017 consultation. Statements of common ground View agreed statements between the Council and other organisations. Topic papers Read papers that explain key planning issues in more detail. Evidence base The Local Plan is supported by a range of documents which together form a comprehensive evidence base in order to guide and inform planni Earlier iterations of the Local Plan